Question

test, midterm, final content page 42 of 50 question 42 localized loss of skin pigmentation is: a) tinea. b) scabies. c) purpura. d) ecchymosis. e) vitiligo.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (tinea): A fungal infection, not related to skin pigmentation loss.
• Option B (scabies): A parasitic infestation, not about pigmentation.
• Option C (purpura): Involves blood vessel issues and skin discoloration (purple spots), not pigment loss.
• Option D (ecchymosis): Bruising, related to blood, not pigmentation.
• Option E (vitiligo): Defined as localized loss of skin pigmentation due to melanocyte destruction.

Answer:

E. vitiligo